Description

These Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas are a delightful and refreshing treat perfect for any time you crave a cool, sweet snack. Ripe bananas are frozen on sticks, dipped in rich melted semisweet chocolate, and then rolled in your favorite toppings like toasted coconut, sprinkles, or nuts. An optional peanut butter drizzle adds an extra layer of flavor. Easy to make, fun to eat, and perfect for warm days or dessert after meals.

Ingredients

Scale

Bananas

4 ripe but firm bananas, peeled
8 popsicle sticks or bamboo skewers

Toppings

½ cup assorted toppings (e.g., toasted coconut, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, nuts)

Chocolate Coating

12 ounces semisweet chocolate chips
4 ounces peanut butter chips (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare bananas: Cut each banana in half crosswise. Insert a popsicle stick into the end of each banana half securely to create a handle for easy dipping and eating.
Freeze bananas: Lay the banana halves flat on a parchment-lined baking pan and freeze them uncovered for at least 1 hour, or overnight if possible, until solid and firm enough for dipping.
Prepare toppings: Place each type of topping (toasted coconut, sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, nuts) into separate shallow bowls or plates for easy coating after dipping.
Melt chocolate: Using a double boiler set over medium-low heat, melt the semisweet chocolate chips, stirring frequently until smooth and fully melted without burning.
Dip bananas: Pour some melted chocolate into a tall glass or cup. Dip each frozen banana into the chocolate, turning to evenly coat it and allowing any excess chocolate to drip off before moving on.
Add toppings: Immediately roll or sprinkle the chocolate-covered bananas in your choice of toppings. Lightly press toppings to the surface if needed to ensure they stick well. Replenish the chocolate in the glass as needed for dipping all bananas.
Add peanut butter drizzle (optional): If desired, melt peanut butter chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring until smooth. Drizzle the melted peanut butter over some of the chocolate-covered bananas for an extra flavor twist.
Refreeze: Place the finished bananas back onto the parchment-lined baking pan and return them to the freezer for at least 1 hour to set the chocolate coating firmly.
Serve and enjoy: After freezing, your frozen chocolate covered bananas are ready to be enjoyed as a cool, sweet treat perfect for any occasion.

Notes

Use firm but ripe bananas to ensure they freeze well but remain sweet and soft enough when eaten.
Freeze the bananas uncovered to avoid condensation making the chocolate coating soggy.
Have all toppings ready before dipping to work quickly and prevent the bananas from thawing.
If you don’t have a double boiler, melt chocolate chips carefully in the microwave in 20-second increments, stirring in between.
Store finished bananas in an airtight container in the freezer to maintain freshness and prevent freezer burn.
Feel free to experiment with toppings like crushed cookies, chopped candy, or sea salt for varied flavor profiles.